USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable 20 m USB Male to Female ADP-AE-1017

The ADP-AE-1017 is a high-performance Active Extension Cable designed to overcome the distance limitations of standard USB cables. While a typical USB 2.0 cable loses signal integrity after 5 meters, this 20-meter cable uses integrated electronics to “boost” the signal, ensuring your devices stay connected even at a distance.

The ADP-AE-1015 functions as a transparent USB hub. It features a male USB-A connector on one end and a female USB-A port on the other, bridged by 20 meters of high-quality shielding.

At the midpoint or the female end (depending on the specific revision), there is an active repeater chipset. This chip acts as a signal regenerator, taking the incoming data and re-broadcasting it at full strength to prevent “packet loss” or device disconnection.

Key Technical Attributes

• Active Amplification: Built-in bus-powered repeater maintains signal quality across the entire length.

• High-Speed Transfer: Fully compliant with USB 2.0 standards, supporting speeds up to 480 Mbps.

• Premium Construction: Double-shielded cabling reduces EMI/RFI interference, which is critical at 10-meter lengths.

• Broad Compatibility: Works with all USB-enabled devices, including printers, webcams, keyboards, mice, and Wi-Fi adapters.

Technical Specifications

Usage Considerations

• No Drivers Needed: It is a “Plug & Play” device. Your operating system will recognize the repeater chip as a Generic USB Hub.

• Power Limits: Because it is bus-powered, it is ideal for devices that have their own power source (printers) or low-power devices (mice/keyboards).

• Daisy Chaining: For distances beyond 10 meters, you can typically link two ADP-AE-1015 cables together for a total of 20 meters.